Who has been to Bali?

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   Theo Burggraaffposted 13 years ago

   Is there anyone on Hubpages here that has visited Bali yet? Why do you like it? I know that many people come to Bali over and over again, so I am curious: What makes Bali so attractive according to you?

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      Ms Deeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I have, twice; 1984 and late 1990s.

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         Theo Burggraaffposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Wow, that's quite a while ago! you should come back again because it has completely changed!

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            Castlepalomaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Bali was the first place to inspire me to become an artist'
            
            interesting fine arts and culture

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               Castlepalomaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Went twice, first time Bali in 1973 and the other time in 1989, so you are more updated than me.
               
               Traveled most of Asia -About 1 month in Bali -arts and culture and one month in Katmandu- for nature.
               
               Most branded in my mind as out standing.

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            Polly Cposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            How has it changed? I went to Bali in 1997, and it was the nicest holiday I have ever had. Beautiful scenery, wonderful people, interesting culture. I loved the paddy fields (had never seen one before, coming from England), the art, the dance, everything.
            
            We went to Sanur, Ubud and across to Lombok for a couple of days. We met a boy in Ubud who drove us round the island for about a week, showing us volcanos, temples and his own family home. I loved it, been quite a few places but never matched Bali.

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   prettydarkhorseposted 13 years ago

   I visited the place seven years ago. Beautiful beaches and warm local people!

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   Suzanne Dayposted 13 years ago

   I haven't been to Bali. I went to Malaysia instead....so can't comment. Would like to go one day just to see what the fuss is about!

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   lilian_sgposted 13 years ago

   Have been there once. Love the beach there.....Some of the temples are pretty unique too.

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   scalaraeposted 13 years ago

   I just return from Bali last week. Well,it can be bored, but you just have to be creative.
   
   First visit: Go clubbing and surfing and watching sunset in Kuta-Legian
   
   Next visit: Spend few days in Ubud to feel the aura of Literati
   
   Next visit: Drive to Tulamben and Amed for nice scuba diving site.
   
   And so on... and so on... and so on.....

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   Edwin Chanposted 13 years ago

   Was there a few years ago. The nightlife in Kuta is insane and the snorkelling/ scuba diving in the Gili Islands is incredible.

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   ShortStoryposted 13 years ago

   I have recently read that they have a problem with rabid dogs lately.

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   marshacanadaposted 13 years ago

   I love Bali: Great Food, beautiful landscapes, beaches, temples,varied culture, wonderful artists, carvers, musicians, dancers. Check out my story about getting munched by bugs while I was studying wood carving in Bali.

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   NoHomeBaseposted 13 years ago

   I have been to Bali twice, a few years ago. A great place for a holiday. Great weather, diving, food, nice people. But as for all the people to seem to return every 12 or 24 months because they like it so much I would urge you to go somewhere else... Why would you go to the same place for a holiday every year and see the same sights, buy the same carvings and fake watches. Why not try something different. If surfing is your thing, try Hawaii, if you want to get away from the crowds, try Tibet or Mongolia. The world is a big place, go and see for yourself.

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      ShortStoryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That's kind of an annoying attitude.

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    jackavcposted 13 years ago

    I have been to Bali many times the latest being last week. I have just written a hub on the latest prices for things in bali.  I have travelled all over the world and Bali rates very highly on my list.  I live in Australia so its only fives hours away and with our strong dollar at the moment you have great buying power.  Most of all it is a great place just to relax.  The Balinese people are so friendly and most will go out of there way to accomodate your needs.

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